Flood Warning: Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX

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Flood Warning — Karnes, TX; Wilson, TX Severity: Severe. Certainty: Observed. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas... Cibolo Creek Near Falls City affecting Karnes County. Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs affecting Karnes and Wilson Counties. Medina River At Bandera affecting Bandera County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Cibolo Creek at Sutherland Springs. * WHEN...Until Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, FM 539 is flooded and impassable near the Cibolo Creek. Access to some homes may cut off due to the floodwaters. Backflowing could affect residences along Gum Branch and Alum Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:15 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 30.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 17.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:15 PM CDT Thursday was 30.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 37.2 feet late tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 21.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood